McMichael's Arbitration Showdown: Blues Face July 25 Reckoning

Connor McMichael and the St. Louis Blues are headed to arbitration on July 25, and this hearing could set the tone for how the franchise values its young core moving forward. The Blues are betting on their position, but McMichael's camp clearly believes the market supports a bigger number. With the arbitration date locked in, both sides now have a hard deadline to either reach a deal or let an arbitrator decide their fate.